George W. Bush Deputy Urges Removal of Title 42 Anti-Migration Barrier
Former President George W.Bush wants President Joe Biden to accelerate the inflow of wealth-shifting migrants into the U.S.
Francis Angevine
10 Compelling Films Amplify Today’s Most Urgent Human Rights Stories
(London) – Human Rights Watch proudly presents the 26th edition of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival from March 17-25, in partnership with Barbican Cinema, and generously supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Ten compelling new films from around the world are presented at this year’s festival,
Myanmar: Rohingya Genocide Case Steps Toward Justice
(The Hague) – International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearings beginning February 21, 2022 underline the critical importance of bringing justice for the Myanmar military’s abuses against ethnic Rohingya, Human Rights Watch and the Global Justice Center said today.
The groups released a question-and-answer document outlining recent developments in the case,
The Fear Not to Be
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This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the theologian Paul Tillich’s famous book, The Courage to Be. Widely read in the days when an educated public read books, it is long forgotten.
In it, Tillich surveys the history of anxiety and fear and
Tory Green Motoring Tax Incentives to Burn £8bn Hole in Finances - Report
Tax incentives put in place by the UK Conservative party to push people towards green motoring could cost the exchequer billions, underlining the likelihood of new taxes being raised once electric cars are established, wiping out financial benefits for owners. A push to get motorists in the UK to adopt
Tory Green Motoring Tax Incentives to Burn £8bn Hole in Finances - Report
Tax incentives put in place by the UK Conservative party to push people towards green motoring could cost the exchequer billions, underlining the likelihood of new taxes being raised once electric cars are established, wiping out financial benefits for owners. A push to get motorists in the UK to adopt
Bidenflation: Real Weekly Earnings Plunge 3.1 Percent
Soaring inflation has crushed the spending power of working men and women in the United States over the past year, data from the Department of Labor showed Thursday.
Report: IRS to Stop Using Face-Recognition Tech Following Backlash
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it will no longer use face-recognition technology for taxpayers who are interacting with the agency online, CBS News reported on Tuesday.
Bahrain: Boys Arbitrarily Detained in Orphanage
(Beirut) – Bahrain authorities are detaining six boys, ages 14 and 15, in a child welfare facility, the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy and Human Rights Watch said today.
Why This One Herb Could Help With Diabetes, Hypertension
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Indigenous cultures have used traditional herbal medicine for the treatment and prevention of diseases for thousands of years.
Are You Tired of Being Alone? Consider These 8 Uncomfortable Truths
As we’ve covered many times before, being alone and being lonely are two different things.
Despite Great Jobs Number, Millions Missed Work in January Because of Omicron
The much better than expected jobs numbers for January belie the harsh reality that omicron sidelined millions of American workers last month, likely worsening supply chain stresses, shortages, and inflation.
The economy added 476,000 jobs as employers went on a hiring spree while keeping many workers who got sick
Sweet Wormwood Again Shows Effectiveness Against COVID-19
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Several traditional antimalarial remedies have been shown to effectively tackle COVID- 19.
Alternatives to Social Drinking: Dry January
January is a month of resolutions, introspection, and starting off the year on a new foot.
Omicron Worsens Crisis in Australia’s Nursing Homes
The Omicron wave has further exposed the crisis in Australia’s aged care sector with staffing so short, that workers’ unions are calling for the government to deploy the army to assist.